Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is pretty similar but the ZS200 (1") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was introduced 4 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS200 matches up versus the Galaxy NX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ZS200 against the Galaxy NX.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and Galaxy NX is 86 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and Galaxy NX.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The ZS200 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier. The fresher ZS200 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.